Kieran J. Dunne
Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM)
Mount Horeb
2
Languages
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Qualified Landscape Architect and Emergency Manager with strong background in hazard mitigation, specializing in creation and implementation of risk reduction strategies. Successfully led multiple projects aimed at minimizing impact of natural disasters. Demonstrated skills in emergency planning and stakeholder collaboration.
Work History
Hazard Mitigation Specialist
2 Years 3 Months- Collaborated with local agencies to assess risks and prioritize mitigation efforts effectively.
- Analyzed data to identify trends, improving decision-making processes for future initiatives.
- Manage grant applications for funding of hazard mitigation projects across dozens of counties and municipalities, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Served as a subject matter expert on hazard mitigation best practices and infrastructure during inter-agency coordination meetings or stakeholder engagement sessions.
- Overseeing the design, development, and implementation of storm-resilient infrastructure including shelters, siren systems, and levees.
- Conducting research on emerging trends in hazard mitigation techniques, incorporating best practices into existing programs and the ongoing state plan update.
Streets Maintenance Worker
1 Year 4 Months- Operated class 2 &3 (non-CDL) vehicles, large trailers, and utility trucks and utilized heavy construction equipment.
- Repaired street damage, installed and maintained signs, and painted street decals with machine sprayers.
- Managed pedestrian and traffic flow (flagging) on active work sites; received basic site management training.
- Set up and removed barricades, arrow boards, and trailer-drawn safety signs for projects and local events.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in the traffic shop and during debris removal for painting site preparation.
- Reduced complaints from local residents by addressing concerns about noise levels and working hours during scheduling maintenance tasks.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols, operational procedures, and independent tag-team operations.
Horticulturalist and Field Worker
1 Year 3 Months- Maintained a hundred-acre farm of over ten of thousand ornamental shrubs and trees as part of a team of four.
- Developed extensive knowledge in dendrology, plant pruning and care, and pest and disease control to enhance plant health and aesthetics.
- Operated and maintained landscaping equipment, tractors, box and water trucks, skid-steers, mowers, and salting/snow removal vehicles to ensure optimal performance and readiness.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting daily equipment inspections and following established safety protocols.
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness required for demanding fieldwork activities and 50-60 hour work weeks.
- Helped plan and install a new irrigation system to improve plant health and farm operations during droughts.
Geospatial Technician
4 Months- Executed infrastructure asset inventories for CALTRANS with LIDAR point data in ArcGIS Pro, enhancing data accuracy.
- Compiled and organized data in ArcGIS Enterprise and QGIS, delivering comprehensive reports to clients and management.
- Maintained meticulous data logs for state compliance.
- Coded cataloging scripts through Microsoft Excel and Python which helped streamline inventory management and cataloguing speed.
- Supported project management teams with expert technical advice, contributing to successful project completions.
Student Intern
10 Months- Trained on basic site surveying, zoning, and planning law.
- Gained experience with land mapping software programs including ArcGIS and AutoCAD.
- Assisted with traffic studies using CountPRO software and in-depth field studies.
- Developed infrastructure asset catalogues and traffic studies used on company projects, including the recently completed City of Madison University Avenue reconstruction project.
- Reviewed engineering designs for compliance with DOT and ASHTO industry standards, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Collaborated with the junior engineering team to refine design processes, contributing to improved project efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
Renewable Energy Installation Certificate
Communications Technician (COMT) Certification
Skills
Surveying and land management.
Survey data cataloging and associated land management plan creation.
Site control and project management.
Landscaping and horticultural specialist.
Digital art and concept design.
GIS mapping and site plan drafting.
Hazard analysis and risk assessments through GIS data collection.
Autodesk Suite (AutoCAD
CIVIL 3D) and SolidWorks.
Esri Suite (ArcGIS
CityEngine
Survey 123) and QGIS.
Microsoft Suite
Python-Excel script coding
MATLAB
and Libreoffice.
Adobe Suite and Blender.
Hazard identification
Coastal zone management
Certification
Wisconsin Certified Emergency Manager (WCEM)
> Certified 2026
Communications Technician (COMT) Certificate
> Certificate Granted 2025
CONTACT
- Kjdunne875@gmail.com
- (608) 516-7026
- 110 Hickory Drive, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Hazard Mitigation Specialist
Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM)
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
Streets Maintenance Worker
City of Madison Traffic Engineering Department
05.2022 - 09.2023Read More
Horticulturalist and Field Worker
The Bruce Company
02.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Geospatial Technician
Continental Mapping Consultants
09.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Student Intern
K&L Engineering
10.2019 - 08.2020Read More
University of Wisconsin Madison
Bachelor of Science from Landscape Architecture
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Madison College
Renewable Energy Installation Certificate
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Wisconsin Emergency Management
Communications Technician (COMT) Certification
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